Business Development & Ecosystem Lead
📍 Chattanooga, TN
Crypto-native business development operator with experience across outbound sales, founder acquisition, ecosystem growth, and account-facing GTM. Strong understanding of stablecoins, token markets, and onchain finance, with a background in sourcing opportunities, running qualification calls, and translating complex crypto products into clear business value.
Salary
USD 50,000
SOAR
Sept 2025 — Present
Led business development for the platform, driving founder acquisition, ecosystem expansion, and outbound GTM across crypto-native channels. Sourced 20+ launches and drove approximately $1m in revenue. Onboarded approximately $10m in whale portfolio value, driving more than $30M in trading volume. Owned the full BD cycle from outreach through qualification and live sales calls.
Believe
Apr 2025 — Sept 2025
Spearheaded growth efforts connecting with high-value founders, partnership opportunities, and community members. Owned social narrative and community-facing messaging on X. Facilitated synergistic partnerships and organized founder interviews, spaces, and ecosystem conversations. Served as a primary bridge between founders, traders, and the Believe team.
Fast Slow Motion
Jul 2021 — Jan 2024
Gathered extensive knowledge of CRM best practices. Worked directly with clients to gather requirements, scope solutions, and implement CRM and marketing automation systems. Translated stakeholder needs into workflows, reporting structures, automations, and operational improvements.
Independent
Jan 2021 — Jun 2025
Operated as a power user across Solana and Ethereum ecosystems, developing fluency in DeFi, stablecoins, token markets, and launch mechanics. Built direct relationships with founders, traders, and ecosystem operators through podcast interviews, public conversations, and project discovery.
Bachelor's · Business with focus in Marketing
2018 – 2022